Snapping can feel sudden, scary, and confusing, but it's often a dog's last line of communication before a bite.

The urge for dogs to guard their food is natural. If you notice your dog is defensive of their toys or bed, it is important to take action to keep it from progressing.

"My 11-year-old Shih-Tzu is an absolute lovebug. However, he's also so overprotective of me that he won't let anyone within 10 feet of me. Whenever a new person comes to the house, he growls and barks ...

I have two wheaten terriers. One is 7 years old and the other is 6 months old. They are both the most loving dogs with people. The older one does not like other dogs. While the two play all day with ...

Is your once-playful pup turning into a snarling toy hoarder? Do they become possessive anytime your family or other pets come near their favorite squeaky toy? Dog aggression over toys can range from ...

When an animal refuses to eat, it could indicate something serious. However, this is far from the case for Kylo, a German shepherd who recently went viral on TikTok. Kylo's behavior is unusual—he ...

As with fearful and territorial aggression, the dog is barking, growling, or snarling in hopes of maintaining exclusive access to their "resource." One distinguishing factor of "owner guarding" ...

The urge for dogs to guard their food is natural. If you notice your dog is defensive of their toys or bed, it is important to take action to keep it from progressing.